Conflict of Interest Rejection letter (ET72) informing the OV that a perceived conflict of interest exists and they will need to continue to use TRACES germplasm pre-certificate ITAHCs.

9. If a perceived conflict of interest does exist with the nominated OV, the exporter will have to nominate an additional independent OV on export panel 1(n) who will be able to certify a TRACES germplasm ITAHC based on completion of the pre-certificate ITAHC.

10. An Authorised Veterinary Surgeon (AVS) who also holds an OV appointment to export panel 1(n), and who has no conflict of interest, can directly certify a TRACES germplasm ITAHC.